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Dumbbell Incline Y-raise

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Shoulders Rear Deltoids

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Incline Y-raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Rear Deltoids.

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1

Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.

2

Lean forward slightly and let your arms hang straight down, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.

3

Raise your arms out to the sides and up in a Y shape until they are parallel to the ground.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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